Grasslands across the world are on every continent execpt Antarctica. In North Americia grasslands are in the center stretching from central Canada to central/south USA. In South Americia Grasslands are on the coast of Peru, Argentinia, and Uruguay and stretch into central Brazil. In Africa, the grasslands are south of the Sarhara and split by the Congo jungle. European grasslands are in the Ukranian lowlands. Asia's grasslands are in the Mongolian, Tibet, and Nepal lowlands.
Fig. 1 The map above shows the spread of the Grasslands across the world. Photograph from National Geographic. http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/grassland-map/
Abiotic Factors:
Climate: Dry
Rainfall: Moderate 10-30 inchers
Average temp: 30 degrees C, 86 degrees F
Additional abiotic factor: Windy, Enriched Soil
Fig. 2 The Missouri Grasslands. Schermeister, Phil. http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/grassland-profile/
Biotic factors:
Each category includes general description , an adaptation, and a picture
Five (5) Producers
Shrubs: Rapidly resprout after fires
Elephant Grass: 10 ft deep roots to stay in place
Fig. 3 Elephant grass grow up to 10 ft tall. Unknown Photographer, http://blueplanetbiomes.org/elephant_grass.htm
Praire Trees: Thick bark for protection from fires
Sluogh: Razorlike leaves for protection
Lichen: Grows fungus that protects it.
Three (3) Herbivores
Zebra: Stripes to confuse predators
Fig. 4 Zebras grazing in the savanna. Photographer Uknown. “Why is Zebra’s Skin Striped?” http://trussty-jasmine.blogspot.com/2012/02/why-is-zebras-skin-striped.html#axzz1n2k3NdEK
Giraffe: Long necks for reaching high trees
Black Rhino: 2 sharp horns for defense Three (3) Carnivores
Aardwolf: Has huge roar and very sharp teeth for fights
Ocelot: Excellent climber to sleep in trees
Fig. 5 A baby Ocelot in a tree. Photographer Unkown, http://pixdaus.com/ocelot-in-a-tree-baby-ocelot-ocelot-spring-babies-tree/items/view/160907/
Lion: Yellow and brown hair to blend in with the grass Three (3) Omnivores
Black Bear: Claws for climbing
Fig. 6 Black Bear in a tree, Unkown Photographer, http://www.sierravisionsstock.com/sierravisions/be-bear-aware/
African Silverbill: Travel in packs of 10-15
Baboon: Use over 10 sounds to communicate
Biome Description:
Grasslands across the world are on every continent execpt Antarctica. In North Americia grasslands are in the center stretching from central Canada to central/south USA. In South Americia Grasslands are on the coast of Peru, Argentinia, and Uruguay and stretch into central Brazil. In Africa, the grasslands are south of the Sarhara and split by the Congo jungle. European grasslands are in the Ukranian lowlands. Asia's grasslands are in the Mongolian, Tibet, and Nepal lowlands.Abiotic Factors:
Biotic factors:
Each category includes general description , an adaptation, and a pictureFive (5) Producers
Shrubs: Rapidly resprout after fires
Elephant Grass: 10 ft deep roots to stay in place
Praire Trees: Thick bark for protection from fires
Sluogh: Razorlike leaves for protection
Lichen: Grows fungus that protects it.
Three (3) Herbivores
Zebra: Stripes to confuse predators
Giraffe: Long necks for reaching high trees
Black Rhino: 2 sharp horns for defense
Three (3) Carnivores
Aardwolf: Has huge roar and very sharp teeth for fights
Ocelot: Excellent climber to sleep in trees
Lion: Yellow and brown hair to blend in with the grass
Three (3) Omnivores
Black Bear: Claws for climbing
African Silverbill: Travel in packs of 10-15
Baboon: Use over 10 sounds to communicate